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Following the launch of a Police Scotland campaign aimed at tackling modern slavery concerns within the construction sector, Ramsay Hall outlines what modern slavery actually involves and what can be done when there's concern about its presence in the supply chain. Exploitation of people c

Miller Samuel Hill Brown has welcomed a decision issued by Lady Wolffe in the Outer House of the Court of Session this week, regarding the enforcement of post-termination non-compete restrictions in a contract of employment. Representing the pursuer, construction recruitment firm Apex Resources

Bid and tender specialist AM Bid has strengthened its board with the appointment of Philip Thomson as bid director. Mr Thomson, 53, is the first company director appointed to the business since managing director David Gray in October 2017 and joins as part of an ongoing growth strategy.

Scots innovator Gravitricity has successfully commissioned its 250kW energy storage demonstrator proving the capability of its novel gravity-powered technology.

Shettleston Housing Association has secured detailed planning consent to transform the site of the former St Mark’s primary school into a new, family-focused development.

HFD Group’s flagship 177 Bothwell Street will become the first development in Scotland – and among the first 70 in the world – to achieve the new independently-verified global gold standard for smart buildings.

Multi-storey dwellings across Dundee could be set for £4.2 million of fire safety improvements designed to further enhance safety standards in the blocks. Councillors will be asked to approve the works which include the installation of new fire doors in communal areas and new door sets for ind

The search is on for Scotland’s top engineering and construction projects with the launch of the 2020/21 Scottish Civil Engineering Awards. The Awards celebrate outstanding civil engineering achievement, innovation and ingenuity in Scotland. Organised jointly by CECA Scotland and the Instituti

Construction of a hydro scheme in a protected area designated for golden eagles is now complete following over eight years of careful design incorporating the highest levels of environmental safeguarding. Environmental, planning and engineering consultancy Arcus supported renewable energy company RW

Scottish factoring firm Newton Property Management has appointed a new Business Development Manager. Sharon Alexander brings a wealth of experience to the Glasgow-headquartered business, having enjoyed long-term success in key account management positions with Rightmove, OnTheMarket, and The Herald

The number of commercial rent disputes between occupiers and landlords in Scotland that referred to a third party for determination halved in the 12 months to the end of February 2021, according to new analysis from Knight Frank.  The independent commercial property consultancy obtained figures

Glamping site design consultancy Glampitect has appointed Ellen Lawson as its first head of business operations. The fast-growing Scottish start-up recently announced the launch of its Middle East operation in Dubai and the appointment of Miss Lawson to the new role comes amid ongoing expansion

Researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) are to create a video game that will educate the construction industry on new weather-based insurance policies. Construction projects can be halted by heavy rain or high winds, which can lead to costly delays. There are new ‘smart policies' on

Avant Homes has been acquired by a small housebuilder run by former Persimmon chief executive Jeff Fairburn and backed by US hedge fund Elliott Advisors. Berkeley DeVeer, which currently operates across Yorkshire and the North East of England, completed a deal to buy Avant Homes Group this week

A new structure is in place to progress a "transformational development" for West Edinburgh as Drum Property Group has taken an equity and management position in New Ingliston Limited, the development company led by Sir Bill Gammell.  New Ingliston Ltd currently owns more than 200 acr